Yeah this was a godsend when I discovered it!

I’m a teacher and we get paid crap. We live in one of the most expensive states in the country so our salary might be higher than other states but it doesn’t match the cost of living. Especially in North and Central jersey

That’s not good and they are buying up residencies all over the city from people. Every area of the city is starting to feel the squeeze and no one benefits except the out of towners taking over. Have a great weekend.

Yeah but then build the right types of housing. The demand is up because rich assholes from across the River want cheap rent and a nice view.

Again if someone lives outside the city, and just needs a car to get around, more public transportation and less parking won’t help that situation.

America as a whole is way behind on public transport. That needs to be a nationwide effort to fix it just city to city.

And building high rises and pushing long term residents out of their homes to make way for the richer residents technically does help the numbers the city shows off. But building more homes that people can’t afford only makes those people move. So was the poverty issue ever really addressed or did the mayor just essentially hide it under a proverbial rug?

Really solutions are finding schools properly, creating outdoor spaces that everyone can use, providing support for families and those that need it. Support for job loss, addiction, rehabs, affordable extra curricular activities

Ummmmm you seriously need to like venture outside or your little bubble. All of JC isn’t a bunch of young folks with city jobs. Most of the city are working class and people in poverty. Long time residents being forced out of their homeS, intimidated to sell, so the developers can knock it down and build something newer (aka a shit ton more expensive) in its place.

I spent the last 8 years paying kids graduation dues, buying lunches, school supplies, uniforms, dresses and clothes for dances, contributing to endless fundraisers, because parents can’t afford it. I’ve been to more funerals for kids who have died to gang violence then any one person should have to.

You think the solution to that is “most of the buildings have affordable units.” Go back to your bubble please.

It’s not building housing for all residents. Just the ones who can afford 2k rent for a shoebox apartment. 🤷🏻‍♀️

It sure does but what if you live too far to walk to the light rail and have mobility issues.

What if you don’t work in the city - because I’m telling you know most of the people that live outside downtown aren’t all commuting to NYC.

The fact you think everyone just lives works and plays in JC shows how out of touch you are with the reality of the city. Take that light rail for a little ride and walk around where you get off. And I don’t mean Liberty State Park.

🤣🤣🤣 all you JC implants make me laugh. Do you realize JC goes beyond Newark Avenue right? Like a whole city - a pretty big one in fact - and yes there are parts that definitely get a very bad rap and deal with a lot more than tough parking.

Love, A JC teacher that doesn’t live or work downtown.

You know JC is more than just downtown right.

I have an easier time parking in Newark than I ever do in JC

It’s only downtown where the “worthy” people live…🙄 the rest of the city barely has dead trees that includes the parks